I Am Malala is an inspiring autobiography that teaches readers of all ages the importance of standing up for what they believe in. At age 11, Malala Yousafzai became a young blogger and activist for women’s education in Pakistan. One day as she was riding the bus a Taliban gunman stormed onto her bus and shot her three…
Planning a Portfolio
The book I am reading is I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai, her courageous story is about her fight against the Taliban for women’s right to education. It is a great example of gender inequality and male dominance. The fearless and unstoppable activist is an example to prove that bravery has no limits and restrictions. Her inspiring…
Blog #3 – I am Malala
Reading I am Malala from a feminist perspective, it is clear that the story is a perfect example of gender inequality. In their culture, if a boy was born there would be a celebration whereas if a girl was born it is seen to be a shame. Malala explains it as, “I was a girl in a…
Blog #2 – I am Malala
In the inspiring story about a young girl fighting for the rights to women’s education, Malala Yousafzai represents the archetype of a hero. “Peace in every home, every street, every village, every country – this is my dream. Education for every boy and every girl in the world. To sit down on a chair and read my…
Blog #1 – I am Malala
The book I am reading is a non-fiction story about a girl named Malala Yousafzai who got shot in the head by the Taliban. She was not expected to live but miraculously survived. She fought for women’s right to an education and is known to have won the Nobel Peace Prize. The beginning of the novel goes on…
Guilty or Innocent?
On January 13, 1999, Hae Min Lee, an 18-year-old high school student from Baltimore, went missing. About a month later, police found her body in a nearby park. Her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, became the primary suspect after an anonymous call told the police to investigate him. In February of 2000, Adnan was found guilty of murdering Hae Min Lee and is currently serving…
Computers
If you’re reading this right now, I’m going to assume you’re probably sitting at a computer. Something we use on a day-to-day basic from checking our emails to searching the web. But do any of us really know about the evolution of our computers? Probably not. Xerox invented the modern personal computer in the 70’s….
Serial
The tragic death of Hae Min Lee occurred nearly 16 years ago when former boyfriend Adnan Syed (picture below) was convicted for her murder. Adnan has been serving time at Maryland Correctional Facility since. Yet Sarah Koenig, host of the podcasts Serial, is still hoping to find more answers and prove Adnan innocent. Presenting the investigation in this format could…
Why do we need English?
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